law, public safety, corrections and security Do you like the idea of protecting people? Do you want to help people figure out the legal system? If so, this may • Strong oral- and written-communication skills be the cluster for you. Occupations in law, public safety, • Strong code of ethics corrections, and security involve planning, managing, and • Strong organization and time-management skills providing legal, public safety, protective, and homeland security services, including the professional and technical• Enjoys working on a team support assistance related to these fields. Careers within • Enjoys following rules and directions this cluster are found in a variety of settings and most often involve serving and/or protecting our citizens. Typically, this cluster appeals to outgoing people who can think on their feet and enjoy helping others, planning, or protecting. This cluster prepares students for careers in areas such as criminology, legal studies, forensics, and psychology.
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Mississippi Industry Outlook Career
2010 Employment 2020 Projected Total Projected Growth Openings
Average Hourly
Paralegals
1,926
292
571
$17.34
Forensic Science Technicians
62
14
41
$17.63
Police Detectives Lawyers
1,042 5,479
147 491
384 1,673
$20.04 $28.55
Firefighters
2,635
225
325
$15.21
Police Officers
6,756
337
416
$15.29
Emergency Medical Technicians
1,973
137
186
$14.13
Data obtained Nov 2011 from www.economicmodeling.
Career pathway under the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security cluster include:
& public safety Public safety professionals help ensure thelaw populace’s welfare and well-being throu
Law and public safety professionals help ensure the publics welfare and well-being through their work in the public safety departments of municipalities, counties, states or the federal government. These officials are the first responders to man-made and natural disasters and are trained to rescue victims who are in harms way.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Student Organizations Getting involved in these organizations while in high school can give you a better idea of your options within your chosen career path. Give your future a boost by participating in these high school organizations.
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For more information on this cluster, please contact the MDE at 601.359.3461 or RCU at helpdesk@rcu.msstate.edu. For information on specific curricula please contact your local district.